What to know about ZIP 85636
ZIP code 85636 covers ZIP 85636 with a population of about 3,403.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 38.3 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the TUCSON (SIERRA VISTA) media market.
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ZIP Code 85636 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
3,403
Density
N/A
Median income
$47,769
-36% vs US avg
Home value
$185,800
-47% vs US avg
Median rent
$793
-32% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 85636
Income and economy in ZIP 85636
Median household income in ZIP 85636 is about $47,769 — about 36% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 22.9%; unemployment rate near 5.0%; 20.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 13.2 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Food services, Healthcare, and Professional services; about 3.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 11.3 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 85636
Median home value is about $185,800 — about 47% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $793 (about 32% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 37.4% (about 28.0 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 85636, a household would need roughly $51,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,194. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($47,769). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.